One of a kind! Magnificent 5 bedrooms, 8 baths, nearly 7,000 square foot Palatial Estate on 6 acres. Impressive Gated entrance with meandering driveway leading to the Estate. The Main Residence of this Stately Estate is Designed with Craftsmanship. Every aspect of this home is Elegant and Prestigious. The Grand formal living room welcomes you and guests with Soaring cathedral and vaulted ceilings, natural woodwork, chandeliers, and designer lighting which create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. This Hilltop Estate comes with Complementary breathtaking views of the valley and open countryside. The resort style backyard has an outdoor kitchen, covered living area, magnificent swimming pool, jacuzzi, and detached 1.034 square foot guest house with kitchen , living room bedroom with abundant windows providing ambient light. The grounds are complemented by lush natural flora landscaping. The heart of the home is the must see chef's kitchen. built in refrigerator, granite counters, professional built in appliances, welcoming and thoughtful seating and gathering areas. Exquisitely impressive walk in wine cellar. The primary bedroom is truly a spacious retreat with fireplace and the most elegant primary bathroom I've ever seen. An impressive Owners Office with natural wood accents, and another formal fireplace. Fitness Center, Game Room with Pool table and wet bar overlooking one of the beautiful formal living rooms. Don't miss the hidden indoor elevator, state of the art movie theater room, Captured in the photos is the 6 car garage, a separate 2 car garage plus porte-cochère. - Shown by appointment! - Buyers must provide ability to purchase before showing will be authorized. There may be house guests. Listing agent will meet buyer-agent for showings. - there are approximately 44 contiguous acres available for purchase. - Buyers and Buyers agent to verify all information.
For sale
$2,999,000
12425 Fm 740, Forney, TX 75126
5beds
6,938sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
6 Acres Lot
$2,757,300 Zestimate®
$432/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Magnificent swimming poolHidden indoor elevatorOutdoor kitchenFitness centerResort style backyardGranite countersLush natural flora landscaping
- 76 days |
- 991 |
- 49 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Watkins 0622018,
Attorney Broker Services 817-543-8900
Source: NTREIS,MLS#: 21229492
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Some Commercial Grade, Vented Exhaust Fan, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Laundry in Utility Room
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Decorative/Designer Lighting Fixtures, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Multiple Staircases, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Travertine, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Shutters, Window Coverings
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Decorative, Family Room, Gas, Gas Log, Library, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside, See Remarks, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,938 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Concrete, Carport, Garage, Oversized, Porte-Cochere
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Basketball Court, Built-in Barbecue, Barbecue, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool, Pool/Spa Combo, Water Feature
- Fencing: Fenced,Gate
Lot
- Size: 6 Acres
- Features: Acreage, Landscaped, Native Plants, Sprinkler System
- Residential vegetation: Grassed
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Second Garage, Garage(s), Guest House
- Parcel number: 11838
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean,Detached
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster, Rock, Stone
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Separate Meters, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Security Lights
- Subdivision: James S Ramsey Surv Abs 414
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forney
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $432/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,468,470
- Annual tax amount: $43,229
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 77 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Exclusions: .
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$2,757,300
$2.62M - $2.90M
$6,240/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,999,000-4.8%$432/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Listing removed | $3,149,000$454/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $3,149,000-1.6%$454/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,199,0000%$461/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listing removed | $3,200,000$461/sqft |
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| 2/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000-19.9%$461/sqft |
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| 1/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,995,000$576/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Contingent | $3,995,000$576/sqft |
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| 10/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000$576/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Pending sale | $3,995,000$576/sqft |
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| 6/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000-19.3%$576/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Contingent | $4,950,000$713/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Pending sale | $4,950,000$713/sqft |
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| 9/28/2023 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000$713/sqft |
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| 8/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/22/2023 | Price change | $4,950,000-10%$713/sqft |
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| 4/1/2023 | Price change | $5,500,000-8.3%$793/sqft |
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| 9/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,995,000$864/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,229 +93.4% | $2,468,470 +20.1% |
| 2024 | $22,354 -25.7% | $2,056,169 -0.3% |
| 2023 | $30,099 -0.2% | $2,062,289 +7.2% |
| 2022 | $30,153 +9.6% | $1,923,415 +17.1% |
| 2021 | $27,502 +3.4% | $1,642,508 +8.1% |
| 2020 | $26,592 | $1,520,030 +5.4% |
| 2019 | -- | $1,442,800 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $22,530 | $1,336,688 +6.2% |
| 2017 | $22,530 +5.1% | $1,258,250 +10% |
| 2016 | $21,431 -3% | $1,143,700 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $22,091 | $1,017,020 -10.6% |
| 2014 | $22,091 | $1,137,140 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,137,140 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,140,610 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,140,610 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,147,280 -0.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,153,960 -9.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,274,460 |
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Neighborhood: 75126
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Johnson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Warren Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Forney High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Johnson
- Middle: Warren
- High: Forney
- District: Forney ISD
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- Texas
- Kaufman County
- Forney
- 75126
- 12425 Fm 740
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